UAE launches 'Tawajudi' service for overseas residents

ABU DHABI, March 22, 2020

UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has introduced a new service on its website: "Tawajudi for residents", which aims to facilitate their safe return to the UAE in emergency situations.

The new service is intended for residents with valid residencies and who are outside the country.

Residents who are currently abroad can register for this service through MoFAIC’s website, thus facilitating communication with them in case of emergency. The service can be accessed through the main page of the Ministry's website, under Individuals Services.

"This unprecedented step spurs from the keenness of the UAE and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to ensure the health and safety of residents on its land and facilitate their return to the country in emergency cases, the ministry said in a statement. - TradeArabia News Service